FanScape Season 2 - SlenderMan Audio Drama
Project Overview
INTRODUCTION
Hello, everyone! This casting call is for Season 2 of "FanScape - A FanFiction Podcast" This season we are making a Horror audio drama in the Slenderman universe.
We're casting for a slew of voices to be used throughout the this 2 part season consisting of 19 total episodes. If you're not cast for a main role, and your voice matches the tone of the show, we may ask you to provide lines for supporting, minor or extra roles in the production.
All roles are in the English language. However one role does have a few German words sprinkled in. We will provide a file showing the proper pronunciation in that case.
For most cases, payment will come upon completion of your role. However, we may request extra lines / sounds for your role after payment has been completed.
If payment needs to be adjusted to wait for funds to come in, we will discuss it with you.
We will have a credits section in the episodes show notes on our website and the podcast description and on the show IMDB page. We will also be saying the actors names audibly at the end of each episode they are in.
SERIES OVERVIEW
The series we will be reading is a 2 part 19 chapter Fan Fiction named 'Blood and Venom' by the author Woodmr13 (Arthur Faraday) it is posted on ArchiveOfOurOwn.org. This fanfiction is based in the overarching Slenderman universe.
DEADLINES AND AUDITIONS
The deadline for auditions is May 10th (12 PM PST) This deadline will be extended if roles are not filled. We will not be listening to auditions until the May 10th (12 PM PST) deadline. Scripts will be provided after a role has been assigned and we hope to have all lines for the first 10 episodes recorded by May 25th This is a Hard deadline.
Lines and roles that take place after episode 10 have a soft deadline of june 15th. If you need more time let us know. Extensions will be made on a case by case basis.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions are to be recorded and sent to us via WeTransfer, discord email or other free file upload service. upon role assignment, we will get your discord information and invite you to our discord server where we will have scripts, pronunciations and more provided.
We communicate through discord.
While practicing with other Voice actors is not required, we will have a voice channel available for those that want to meet up and practice.
Recordings will be alone, not via group call.
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
First and foremost, have fun -- we take pride in bringing together talents in different mediums to create something truly phenomenal, but none of it means anything if the people involved aren't passionate about their craft.
Please submit clean recordings on prosumer mics (no air conditioners in the background, no fans -- we don't mind performing noise reduction on your files, however too much clean-up reduces the quality of your voice). And speaking of clean-up – feel free to preform noise reduction and voice modulation for auditions if you would like . However if you modulate your voice, please also include the voice without modulation as well.
Feel free to cut your lines to your best/favorite takes. Three is the gold standard. We have a few voice actors that would rather give us more takes, and that's okay, too. However please at least remove the takes you don't want to be featured on the podcast.
Please submit your recordings as one .wav file to our company email address, which will be provided to you after casting. If a file is too large to submit via email, wetransfer.com can be used instead
We do occasionally ask for line re-dos, but we do this sparingly and only after great consideration - we realize your time is valuable, and we won't ask for anything we can't work around in edits. Sometimes lines get missed as well on our end, if this happens and the lines equal to more than 50 words, we will compensate you $10
Once recording, re-takes, editing is completed and episode airing is completed , we will provide a link to the final product for you.
Lastly, We are planning multiple series per season so we would love to stay in contact and offer auditions first to actors who have previously worked with us. if you are not interested in that, let us know.
Audition Guidelines
Auditions due May 10th by 12:00 PM (PST)
Roles with !! Next to them mean that they are roles that are included in the first 10 episodes. We have a deadline for the grant that is funding this season to have 10 episodes ready by June 30th. If you do not think you will be able to the first 10 episodes worth of lines within the first 1-2 weeks of being cast then please do not audition for it. Wordcount for the first 10 episodes is provided in the role description.Please include your pronouns, read aloud and comment the name you would like to go by in the show notes/ credits/ and IMDB entry.
If you want to include voice modulation/ effects in your audition, please have 2 separate files (one with the effects and one without)
Discord is where we will be communicating handling further interactions. Once you have been casted, we will request your discord username.
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Note: Part 1 Age - 15 | Part 2 Age - 23
First 10 episodes line count: 1,106
Kate is a loving daughter that grew up going on ‘Ghost hunts’ with her friend Carl Ross. She takes care of her mother Beth who is sick from a mysterious disease that took her father's life. Kate realizes that there is something supernatural that is bringing upon this sickness and without thinking twice ventures out to take care of it once and for all.
Kate becomes a monster in the second part of the season as Slenderman (the administrator) has taken control of her body.
** Screaming, pain sounds, demonic sounds and more is required for this role**
** some voice modulation will occur in season 2 for this role**
(Trying to calm self down) “Pull yourself together, Kate, it’s just late and you’re tired,”
(Confused/Crying and in pain) “Why are you doing this? I already won your stupid game!”
(accusing tone) “Wait, so if you work for that thing, then why are you trying to help me?
NOTE:
Age: 26
Episode 1-10 word count: Around 3000 words - this number is a guess based on other characters in the same chapter.
Caucasian. With Deep blue eyes and black neck-length hair; Mostly tan complexion.; 5'9" tall with an athletic build.
Lauren has been out of touch with her best friends Kate and Carl since she graduated high school, instead she traveled to get her college degrees and jobs.
Lauren never thought that the reason that Kate and Carl stopped talking to her was due to their shared traumatic experiences from encounters with The Administrator (Slenderman).
Lauren currently works as a private investigator and has found an opportunity to rekindle her past friendships when Kate asks her for help moving.
** Yelling, pain sounds and more are required for this role**
(JOKING) “Well, that’s what I have you for, right? My personal bodyguard,”
“If this was always about me, then why the fuck did my friends have to suffer!? Why didn’t you just come after me and leave them out of it!?”
(Seeing a vision of all of her friends dead and mangled)
(crying and begging) “Stop it! Please stop… please stop…”
Episode 1-10 word count:
An evil demon that has been present through history. Lately has taken to eradicating bloodlines after being summoned by Frieda.
Is searching constantly for a journal that has been passed down through history.
** This role will use heavy voice modulation. **
“Do try to make this a little more fun for me, would you? I don’t like to be disappointed.”
“I admire your bravery, little one, but you’ll have to do much better than that if you wish to challenge the likes of me,”
“I have plans for you, Kate.”
Note:
Age: Part1 - 20 | Part2 - 28
Episode 1 - 10 word count: 178 words
Best friends with Lauren and Kate, Carl treats both of them as if they were his sisters. Carl grew up ‘Ghost Hunting’ with Kate and exploring places that they thought were creepy.
By part 2 however; Carl has drifted away from Lauren and is closer to Kate. Hoping that staying out of Laurens life will keep her safe from The Administrator.
**Warning: This role contains depictions of suicide...**
“You think you’re all big and bad picking on some poor kid, well come on then! Show me what you’re made of!”
(Leaving a voicemail) “Hey, Kate, it’s Carl again. I hope everything’s okay. I know there’s been a lot to take in and wrap your head around. It’ll be good when Lauren gets there to help you sell the house… take a little load off your mind. Give me a call when you get the chance and we can talk. Take care.”
(Scared, you just saw a deformed monster in the basement of the building you are in)
“What the fuck is going on with this place, and how the hell can any of this be real?”
Charlie is a happy kid that is having a good time at the beach with his family for his 6th birthday. He has an imaginary friend named ‘Mr.Slim’ . . . who kidnaps and kills him.
Charlie is turned into a decrepit wraith that is under the control of Slenderman.
** Must be able to do a believable 6 year old voice. Also, will need to make demonic sounds when Charlie is in his demon form**
** some voice modulation will occur for this role**
(Charlie’s mom just told him that lunch would be ready in 5 minutes)
"Okay mommy!”
(He is being chased down by Slenderman who has terrifying tentacles coming out his back)
*Scream in terror* "Mommy! Daddy! Help me!”“Those poor people… I never wanted to hurt anyone, but Mr. Slim likes making his slaves do his dirty work for him. After he- after ‘we’ were done with them I would… well, there’s a reason the plants in that field grew so tall.”
Notes:
Age: 31 and later 52
(audition lines are for 31 age)
Mother of Charlie Matheson, Wife / Ex Wife to Charles Matheson. When we first meet Diane, she is a loving mother/ wife that is trying to enjoy a good time with her son on his birthday and husband (which they don’t get to do often.).
The second time we meet Diane she is tormented by the loss of her son back on his 6th birthday.
** Yelling would be required for this role**
“Don’t get too dirty out there, Charlie, and be careful near the water!”
(fearful) “Where are you? Charlie, where’d you go?”
(Yelling, frantic with worry) “Where are you, Charlie?!”
Note:
Age: 38 then later 48
Father to Charlie Matheson and Husband / Ex Husband to Diane Matheson. Charles works all the time to provide for his family, until his sons 6th birthday when Charlie goes missing.
Tormented by that day, Charles grows increasingly haunted by memories ..
**Requires screaming**
**Warning: This role contains depictions of suicide...**
“He’s fine, he’s down on the beach,”
(yelling; fearful that his child is missing)
“Charlie?!”(a letter written by Charles.)
What’s wrong with this place? Why did this happen to us? No answers anywhere I look. Am I crazy? These things I see at night… I don’t know what to think. Ever since Charlie disappeared and Diane left - I must have hit a breaking point. I still keep looking, I still hear him sometimes, that cute little laugh. But he’s been gone nine years. Why does every day have to hurt so much?; -Charles
Habit is a demon that created the ‘Candleverse’ his own interdimensional place between dimensions. He has a quick fuse and jumps between happy go lucky, angry, and joking on a dime. He has done some bad things in the past but is currently trying to kill Slenderman and stop his games.
Here are some videos of habit from the original source material:
https://youtu.be/YGbvzdKBIPQ?t=255 | https://youtu.be/4E4TNOfzfag?t=526 | https://youtu.be/jY6yH6Odmh4?t=242 | https://youtu.be/6GJUUi_5aic
** Some voice modulation**
(say it happily, in an excited tone) “You’re fucking welcome!”
“I’ve had my fair share of visitors. Most of them weren’t too happy to be here, and rightfully so. We had a ‘lot’ of fun together,”
“The Nazis are far from the first group of nasties I’ve worked with over the years, and they certainly weren’t the last. Rest assured, I worked with them to suit my own needs, not theirs, but truthfully, I’ve done things that would put Shitler and his stupid ass mustache to shame. I really don’t care about doing the right thing or fighting for the greater good, it just so happens that ol’ Stick-in-the-Mud pissed me off one time too many, so now I want him dead. You know what they say, Lauren, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”
Caucasian.
Dark brown ear-length hair and forest green eyes.
Facial hair is usually a trimmed stubble.
Has a semi-tan complexion.
6'1" tall with a sturdy, muscular build.
This Characters personality, voice and mannerisms are based on Frank Castle from the Netflix Punisher TV Show.
Example: https://youtu.be/Dx6kwwQ19Ic?t=19 | https://youtu.be/iphts9mCNu8
“Christ, I’m supposed to be the one comforting ‘you’ right now, not the other way around.”
“Just make sure you know what you’re doing. I know you’re careful, but… with things like these, anything can happen.”
“Lauren, I will do everything I possibly can to keep you safe. If someone comes through that door looking for you, I’ll make them wish they hadn’t. But as much as I wish I could be, I can’t be here to protect you 24/7. You need to be able to defend yourself.”
Episode 1-10 word count: 65 words
Audition Lines are ALL of the characters dialogue
An investigator for Russell Parkers Investigation OperationA pale, skinny man with a bony face and short, slicked back, jet black hair.
Has a thin black beard and light blue eyes.
“The ritual murder from a few weeks ago? No, not yet, but I’m getting close. I actually have to head out though. I have a doctor’s appointment to go to, remember? It’s the one I told you about yesterday,”
“I’ll be there in a minute. Go on ahead, Russ and Cole are up there already… and so is your boyfriend,”
“Morning, Lauren,”
“Sure thing, boss,”
Audition Lines are ALL of the characters dialogue
Step Brother of Russell Parker
An investigator for Russell Parkers Investigation Operation
Short black hair and trimmed beard. Blue eyes.
Tan skin tone and muscular build.
Has a tattoo of a spider web on his right arm.
“Some, but not much. I was up until dawn looking into it last night and didn’t find anything other than what we already know, but I’ll get there eventually. I always do,”
“What is Oakside Park, exactly?”
The elderly receptionist at Laurens apartment building
** Has 1 other line; however we may have an extra line as well that is distorted and hard to understand.
“Lauren, what’s wrong?”
“What?”
“Hold on dear, I’ll call the police,”
These are all the characters lines.
(written letter by Maggie)
Rose, we’re going into the cellar tonight for another game of Hide and Seek! Father won’t return from his errand to Red Deer until the morning and Norm says he found a lantern so he can take us there after dark if we all meet by the chapel after tonight’s dinner. I know you hate the rancid smell of petrol down there, but it’ll be fun! I promise! ~Maggie P.S. Don’t tell Patty. She’ll tell on us.(written letter by Maggie)
but it’s more or less the same as it’s always been. Maybe tomorrow.; ~Maggie. June 2nd, 1905(written letter by Maggie)
Father is making us pray again tonight… It’ll do no good. It’s bothersome if anything. And I’d bet anything Patty and Walt ran away from this miserable old place, and I don’t blame them one bit. Grandmother and Rose insist on some batty tale that a strange man took them away. Am I the only one keeping their wits around here? Maybe I should run away too.; ~Maggie. June 9th, 1905.
Dearest Diary, Patricia still has yet to come home… Mother insists she ran off to search for wildflowers again… But I know that’s not true. It was that man, that thing grandmother keeps ranting on
about. I do not think she’s mad. I have seen the man myself, he
watches us as we play. Patty went to him, I just know it! If only mother would listen! I wonder when she’ll come home…; ~Rose
This is the characters only line
Dearest Frieda, Though my heart still pains for your missing children, I fear for your health my sweet sister. You mustn’t worry your mind with those twisted tales of our youth. You know as well as I they were merely tales to keep us all in good behaviour. If only
mother knew what those silly legends would do to you. Though I have no recollection of the one you mention. Was it from one of mother’s books you took with you? I wish I were with you now, in your time of need, rather than whittling my days away alone. I wish you well, an ocean away, may my thoughts and prayers reach you.; ~Franziska
This is the only line for this role
“You shouldn’t be here.”
This is the only line for this role
“Why haven’t you run away?”
This is all the roles lines
“She damned us all,”
(Fearful) “We cannot speak of it,”
( whispering, accusing the person as being the reason they cant speak about what happened here ) “Him.”
This is all the characters lines
"You were a fool to come here.”
This is the roles only line
“Don’t go in there…”
These are all the characters lines.
Frieda is the reason all of her family has been killed by demons, and why demons are purging her bloodline.
(A letter written by Frieda)
I seek only salvation for myself and my family from that demon sent to torment my life. I brought the devil’s wrath upon my family. I did this, I went searching for this demon. I brought him into our lives. I invoked his arrival. How could I have been so blind as to manifest such evil? Why could I not let old legends die? I alone should bear this burden! Why must my grandchildren suffer for my imprudence? They will never come home. That archfiend has them now. We all must bear this burden. We must all repent for our ignorance, and rid this world of this demon for good. None shall ever confront this evil again! It dies with us!; May the fire cleanse our souls and burn our sins.; Frieda Matheson
(as a spirit)
“Hide,”
“GO!”(as a spirit)
“What are you waiting for? Get out of here!”
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